Require Writing Consultant - Student Employment in Chicago, IL

Job title: Writing Consultant - Student Employment

Company: Saint Xavier University

Job description: Summary



Learning Center writing consultants work one-on-one (both in-person and online) with students on every aspect of the writing process and provide writing assistance for a broad range of academic disciplines and abilities.



This position is FWS-exempt; eligibility for Federal Work Study is not required.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Writing consultants provide support at all levels of writing competency, including (but not limited to) brainstorming, organization, research, outlining, grammar, punctuation, and style.


• Writing consultants may work with professors to provide special writing assistance to their classes and to promote writing services to their students.


• Writing consultants are responsible for maintaining accurate appointment records and completing written reports of each session in WCOnline.


• Writing consultants must participate in mandatory training meetings and ongoing professional development, equivalent to 10-15 hours each semester of employment.


• When not tutoring, writing consultants assist with developing handouts and other instructional materials, as well as creating promotional materials, as designated by the supervisor.


• Maintains the confidentiality of our clients and services.


• Exhibits appropriate and professional behavior at all times.


• Is responsible, dependable and punctual in the completion of assigned tasks, and in notifying the appropriate staff when conflicts or problems occur.


• Complete general administrative duties as necessary to help keep the office running smoothly and efficiently.

• Demonstrate significant writing ability and advanced communications skills, as demonstrated by a former professor or an academic writing sample.


• Be a current Saint Xavier University student, with a 3.0 GPA, and have taken ENGL 120 or ENG 220 and excelled in either of those courses.


• Possess analytical and advanced communication skills in order to evaluate and articulate appropriate suggestions for writing improvement.


• Be able to sufficiently maneuver technology for use on the job (scheduling, online consultations, helping students with research/documentation).


• Be able to work with their peers in a manner that is encouraging and which fosters confidence and enthusiasm to increase knowledge of the writing process.


• Demonstrate a strong commitment to helping their peers become more effective writers.


• Be able to work independently and take initiative in fulfilling their responsibilities.


• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds with various levels of skills and abilities.

• Up to 10 hours per week

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